Reading Comprehension. Grade 10.(Semester 2)

A great place to live

What do you look for when deciding where to live? Many people never move from their home town, of course. Others

move because of a job. Some, though, think carefully about the lifestyle they are looking for. It may be somewhere

affordable or a place with a vibrant arts and music scene. They may want an iconic skyline or narrow cobbled streets and small local shops. Would you prefer clean air or a bustling

cosmopolitan city?

Amazingly, whatever your tastes or desires, you may be surprised to learn that Zurich, in Switzerland, has all these things and more. That’s why, in many surveys, it comes first in the list of best cities in Europe in which to live and is only just behind Melbourne, Australia, as the best city in the whole world. Better even than traditionally popular cities such as

Vancouver, Singapore and Montevideo.

Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city with a population of about 400,000. However, 30 percent of the population were

born overseas so it is a very multicultural city. People from

abroad are attracted by the job opportunities, high salaries and

low rates of taxation, the world class schools and universities

and the overall high standard of living.

Of course, this is Switzerland so prices are high, and

finding affordable accommodation in the city centre may be

difficult. However, the city has excellent public transport and,

as it isn’t too sprawling, it is easy to get from one part of the

city to another quickly and comfortably. Therefore residents

can take advantage of lower accommodation costs further

from the centre.

Zurich is also a very green city with many parks and

breathtaking views of the Alps in the distance. Between the

city and the mountains there are lakes where you can swim,

sail or go kayaking in safety.

It should be no surprise that Zurich has some excellent

shops, which are modern and clean. There are also restaurants

to suit all tastes and budgets. Culture lovers will be impressed

by the huge variety of cultural institutions in the city including

opera, ballet, theatre, museums, art galleries and concert halls.

There are also attractions for young people with many clubs

and a thriving alternative music scene. Not many people

realise that Europe’s biggest techno event is held in Zurich as

is the Caliente Festival, the largest Latin cultural event on the

continent.

So, are there any drawbacks to living in the city at all?

Some parts of the city have a reputation for crime although the

levels are high only in comparison with the rest of the city. It

is still much safer than other big cities in Europe. Drivers also

complain that the roads are very congested but public transport

is so efficient that there is really no need to drive in the city at

all. In fact, traffic is slow because, unlike in other cities, trams,

cyclists and pedestrians are given priority over cars – making

life even easier for non-car drivers. That’s probably why the

percentage of the population who don’t have a car has risen

from 40 percent to 45 percent in the last decade.

All in all, you can find a great standard of life in Zurich.

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Surveys show that Zurich is the fifth best place in the

world in which to live.

A great place to live

What do you look for when deciding where to live? Many

people never move from their home town, of course. Others

move because of a job. Some, though, think carefully about

the lifestyle they are looking for. It may be somewhere

affordable or a place with a vibrant arts and music scene. They

may want an iconic skyline or narrow cobbled streets and

small local shops. Would you prefer clean air or a bustling

cosmopolitan city?

Amazingly, whatever your tastes or desires, you may be

surprised to learn that Zurich, in Switzerland, has all these

things and more. That’s why, in many surveys, it comes first

in the list of best cities in Europe in which to live and is only

just behind Melbourne, Australia, as the best city in the whole

world. Better even than traditionally popular cities such as

Vancouver, Singapore and Montevideo.

Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city with a population of

about 400,000. However, 30 percent of the population were

born overseas so it is a very multicultural city. People from

abroad are attracted by the job opportunities, high salaries and

low rates of taxation, the world class schools and universities

and the overall high standard of living.

Of course, this is Switzerland so prices are high, and

finding affordable accommodation in the city centre may be

difficult. However, the city has excellent public transport and,

as it isn’t too sprawling, it is easy to get from one part of the

city to another quickly and comfortably. Therefore residents

can take advantage of lower accommodation costs further

from the centre.

Zurich is also a very green city with many parks and

breathtaking views of the Alps in the distance. Between the

city and the mountains there are lakes where you can swim,

sail or go kayaking in safety.

It should be no surprise that Zurich has some excellent

shops, which are modern and clean. There are also restaurants

to suit all tastes and budgets. Culture lovers will be impressed

by the huge variety of cultural institutions in the city including

opera, ballet, theatre, museums, art galleries and concert halls.

There are also attractions for young people with many clubs

and a thriving alternative music scene. Not many people

realise that Europe’s biggest techno event is held in Zurich as

is the Caliente Festival, the largest Latin cultural event on the

continent.

So, are there any drawbacks to living in the city at all?

Some parts of the city have a reputation for crime although the

levels are high only in comparison with the rest of the city. It

is still much safer than other big cities in Europe. Drivers also

complain that the roads are very congested but public transport

is so efficient that there is really no need to drive in the city at

all. In fact, traffic is slow because, unlike in other cities, trams,

cyclists and pedestrians are given priority over cars – making

life even easier for non-car drivers. That’s probably why the

percentage of the population who don’t have a car has risen

from 40 percent to 45 percent in the last decade.

All in all, you can find a great standard of life in Zurich.

________________________________________

According to surveys, Zurich is almost as good to live in

as cities such as Vancouver and Singapore.

A great place to live

What do you look for when deciding where to live? Many

people never move from their home town, of course. Others

move because of a job. Some, though, think carefully about

the lifestyle they are looking for. It may be somewhere

affordable or a place with a vibrant arts and music scene. They

may want an iconic skyline or narrow cobbled streets and

small local shops. Would you prefer clean air or a bustling

cosmopolitan city?

Amazingly, whatever your tastes or desires, you may be

surprised to learn that Zurich, in Switzerland, has all these

things and more. That’s why, in many surveys, it comes first

in the list of best cities in Europe in which to live and is only

just behind Melbourne, Australia, as the best city in the whole

world. Better even than traditionally popular cities such as

Vancouver, Singapore and Montevideo.

Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city with a population of

about 400,000. However, 30 percent of the population were

born overseas so it is a very multicultural city. People from

abroad are attracted by the job opportunities, high salaries and

low rates of taxation, the world class schools and universities

and the overall high standard of living.

Of course, this is Switzerland so prices are high, and

finding affordable accommodation in the city centre may be

difficult. However, the city has excellent public transport and,

as it isn’t too sprawling, it is easy to get from one part of the

city to another quickly and comfortably. Therefore residents

can take advantage of lower accommodation costs further

from the centre.

Zurich is also a very green city with many parks and

breathtaking views of the Alps in the distance. Between the

city and the mountains there are lakes where you can swim,

sail or go kayaking in safety.

It should be no surprise that Zurich has some excellent

shops, which are modern and clean. There are also restaurants

to suit all tastes and budgets. Culture lovers will be impressed

by the huge variety of cultural institutions in the city including

opera, ballet, theatre, museums, art galleries and concert halls.

There are also attractions for young people with many clubs

and a thriving alternative music scene. Not many people

realise that Europe’s biggest techno event is held in Zurich as

is the Caliente Festival, the largest Latin cultural event on the

continent.

So, are there any drawbacks to living in the city at all?

Some parts of the city have a reputation for crime although the

levels are high only in comparison with the rest of the city. It

is still much safer than other big cities in Europe. Drivers also

complain that the roads are very congested but public transport

is so efficient that there is really no need to drive in the city at

all. In fact, traffic is slow because, unlike in other cities, trams,

cyclists and pedestrians are given priority over cars – making

life even easier for non-car drivers. That’s probably why the

percentage of the population who don’t have a car has risen

from 40 percent to 45 percent in the last decade.

All in all, you can find a great standard of life in Zurich.

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The majority of Zurich’s population are Swiss.

A great place to live

What do you look for when deciding where to live? Many

people never move from their home town, of course. Others

move because of a job. Some, though, think carefully about

the lifestyle they are looking for. It may be somewhere

affordable or a place with a vibrant arts and music scene. They

may want an iconic skyline or narrow cobbled streets and

small local shops. Would you prefer clean air or a bustling

cosmopolitan city?

Amazingly, whatever your tastes or desires, you may be

surprised to learn that Zurich, in Switzerland, has all these

things and more. That’s why, in many surveys, it comes first

in the list of best cities in Europe in which to live and is only

just behind Melbourne, Australia, as the best city in the whole

world. Better even than traditionally popular cities such as

Vancouver, Singapore and Montevideo.

Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city with a population of

about 400,000. However, 30 percent of the population were

born overseas so it is a very multicultural city. People from

abroad are attracted by the job opportunities, high salaries and

low rates of taxation, the world class schools and universities

and the overall high standard of living.

Of course, this is Switzerland so prices are high, and

finding affordable accommodation in the city centre may be

difficult. However, the city has excellent public transport and,

as it isn’t too sprawling, it is easy to get from one part of the

city to another quickly and comfortably. Therefore residents

can take advantage of lower accommodation costs further

from the centre.

Zurich is also a very green city with many parks and

breathtaking views of the Alps in the distance. Between the

city and the mountains there are lakes where you can swim,

sail or go kayaking in safety.

It should be no surprise that Zurich has some excellent

shops, which are modern and clean. There are also restaurants

to suit all tastes and budgets. Culture lovers will be impressed

by the huge variety of cultural institutions in the city including

opera, ballet, theatre, museums, art galleries and concert halls.

There are also attractions for young people with many clubs

and a thriving alternative music scene. Not many people

realise that Europe’s biggest techno event is held in Zurich as

is the Caliente Festival, the largest Latin cultural event on the

continent.

So, are there any drawbacks to living in the city at all?

Some parts of the city have a reputation for crime although the

levels are high only in comparison with the rest of the city. It

is still much safer than other big cities in Europe. Drivers also

complain that the roads are very congested but public transport

is so efficient that there is really no need to drive in the city at

all. In fact, traffic is slow because, unlike in other cities, trams,

cyclists and pedestrians are given priority over cars – making

life even easier for non-car drivers. That’s probably why the

percentage of the population who don’t have a car has risen

from 40 percent to 45 percent in the last decade.

All in all, you can find a great standard of life in Zurich.

________________________________________

Well-paid jobs encourage people to move to Zurich from

other parts of the world.

A great place to live

What do you look for when deciding where to live? Many

people never move from their home town, of course. Others

move because of a job. Some, though, think carefully about

the lifestyle they are looking for. It may be somewhere

affordable or a place with a vibrant arts and music scene. They

may want an iconic skyline or narrow cobbled streets and

small local shops. Would you prefer clean air or a bustling

cosmopolitan city?

Amazingly, whatever your tastes or desires, you may be

surprised to learn that Zurich, in Switzerland, has all these

things and more. That’s why, in many surveys, it comes first

in the list of best cities in Europe in which to live and is only

just behind Melbourne, Australia, as the best city in the whole

world. Better even than traditionally popular cities such as

Vancouver, Singapore and Montevideo.

Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city with a population of

about 400,000. However, 30 percent of the population were

born overseas so it is a very multicultural city. People from

abroad are attracted by the job opportunities, high salaries and

low rates of taxation, the world class schools and universities

and the overall high standard of living.

Of course, this is Switzerland so prices are high, and

finding affordable accommodation in the city centre may be

difficult. However, the city has excellent public transport and,

as it isn’t too sprawling, it is easy to get from one part of the

city to another quickly and comfortably. Therefore residents

can take advantage of lower accommodation costs further

from the centre.

Zurich is also a very green city with many parks and

breathtaking views of the Alps in the distance. Between the

city and the mountains there are lakes where you can swim,

sail or go kayaking in safety.

It should be no surprise that Zurich has some excellent

shops, which are modern and clean. There are also restaurants

to suit all tastes and budgets. Culture lovers will be impressed

by the huge variety of cultural institutions in the city including

opera, ballet, theatre, museums, art galleries and concert halls.

There are also attractions for young people with many clubs

and a thriving alternative music scene. Not many people

realise that Europe’s biggest techno event is held in Zurich as

is the Caliente Festival, the largest Latin cultural event on the

continent.

So, are there any drawbacks to living in the city at all?

Some parts of the city have a reputation for crime although the

levels are high only in comparison with the rest of the city. It

is still much safer than other big cities in Europe. Drivers also

complain that the roads are very congested but public transport

is so efficient that there is really no need to drive in the city at

all. In fact, traffic is slow because, unlike in other cities, trams,

cyclists and pedestrians are given priority over cars – making

life even easier for non-car drivers. That’s probably why the

percentage of the population who don’t have a car has risen

from 40 percent to 45 percent in the last decade.

All in all, you can find a great standard of life in Zurich.

___________________________________________

The low cost of accommodation makes the city centre a

popular place to live.

A great place to live

What do you look for when deciding where to live? Many

people never move from their home town, of course. Others

move because of a job. Some, though, think carefully about

the lifestyle they are looking for. It may be somewhere

affordable or a place with a vibrant arts and music scene. They

may want an iconic skyline or narrow cobbled streets and

small local shops. Would you prefer clean air or a bustling

cosmopolitan city?

Amazingly, whatever your tastes or desires, you may be

surprised to learn that Zurich, in Switzerland, has all these

things and more. That’s why, in many surveys, it comes first

in the list of best cities in Europe in which to live and is only

just behind Melbourne, Australia, as the best city in the whole

world. Better even than traditionally popular cities such as

Vancouver, Singapore and Montevideo.

Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city with a population of

about 400,000. However, 30 percent of the population were

born overseas so it is a very multicultural city. People from

abroad are attracted by the job opportunities, high salaries and

low rates of taxation, the world class schools and universities

and the overall high standard of living.

Of course, this is Switzerland so prices are high, and

finding affordable accommodation in the city centre may be

difficult. However, the city has excellent public transport and,

as it isn’t too sprawling, it is easy to get from one part of the

city to another quickly and comfortably. Therefore residents

can take advantage of lower accommodation costs further

from the centre.

Zurich is also a very green city with many parks and

breathtaking views of the Alps in the distance. Between the

city and the mountains there are lakes where you can swim,

sail or go kayaking in safety.

It should be no surprise that Zurich has some excellent

shops, which are modern and clean. There are also restaurants

to suit all tastes and budgets. Culture lovers will be impressed

by the huge variety of cultural institutions in the city including

opera, ballet, theatre, museums, art galleries and concert halls.

There are also attractions for young people with many clubs

and a thriving alternative music scene. Not many people

realise that Europe’s biggest techno event is held in Zurich as

is the Caliente Festival, the largest Latin cultural event on the

continent.

So, are there any drawbacks to living in the city at all?

Some parts of the city have a reputation for crime although the

levels are high only in comparison with the rest of the city. It

is still much safer than other big cities in Europe. Drivers also

complain that the roads are very congested but public transport

is so efficient that there is really no need to drive in the city at

all. In fact, traffic is slow because, unlike in other cities, trams,

cyclists and pedestrians are given priority over cars – making

life even easier for non-car drivers. That’s probably why the

percentage of the population who don’t have a car has risen

from 40 percent to 45 percent in the last decade.

All in all, you can find a great standard of life in Zurich.

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It can be difficult to travel around the city.

A great place to live

What do you look for when deciding where to live? Many

people never move from their home town, of course. Others

move because of a job. Some, though, think carefully about

the lifestyle they are looking for. It may be somewhere

affordable or a place with a vibrant arts and music scene. They

may want an iconic skyline or narrow cobbled streets and

small local shops. Would you prefer clean air or a bustling

cosmopolitan city?

Amazingly, whatever your tastes or desires, you may be

surprised to learn that Zurich, in Switzerland, has all these

things and more. That’s why, in many surveys, it comes first

in the list of best cities in Europe in which to live and is only

just behind Melbourne, Australia, as the best city in the whole

world. Better even than traditionally popular cities such as

Vancouver, Singapore and Montevideo.

Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city with a population of

about 400,000. However, 30 percent of the population were

born overseas so it is a very multicultural city. People from

abroad are attracted by the job opportunities, high salaries and

low rates of taxation, the world class schools and universities

and the overall high standard of living.

Of course, this is Switzerland so prices are high, and

finding affordable accommodation in the city centre may be

difficult. However, the city has excellent public transport and,

as it isn’t too sprawling, it is easy to get from one part of the

city to another quickly and comfortably. Therefore residents

can take advantage of lower accommodation costs further

from the centre.

Zurich is also a very green city with many parks and

breathtaking views of the Alps in the distance. Between the

city and the mountains there are lakes where you can swim,

sail or go kayaking in safety.

It should be no surprise that Zurich has some excellent

shops, which are modern and clean. There are also restaurants

to suit all tastes and budgets. Culture lovers will be impressed

by the huge variety of cultural institutions in the city including

opera, ballet, theatre, museums, art galleries and concert halls.

There are also attractions for young people with many clubs

and a thriving alternative music scene. Not many people

realise that Europe’s biggest techno event is held in Zurich as

is the Caliente Festival, the largest Latin cultural event on the

continent.

So, are there any drawbacks to living in the city at all?

Some parts of the city have a reputation for crime although the

levels are high only in comparison with the rest of the city. It

is still much safer than other big cities in Europe. Drivers also

complain that the roads are very congested but public transport

is so efficient that there is really no need to drive in the city at

all. In fact, traffic is slow because, unlike in other cities, trams,

cyclists and pedestrians are given priority over cars – making

life even easier for non-car drivers. That’s probably why the

percentage of the population who don’t have a car has risen

from 40 percent to 45 percent in the last decade.

All in all, you can find a great standard of life in Zurich.

_____________________________________________

You have to get out of the city before you can see the Alps.

A great place to live

What do you look for when deciding where to live? Many

people never move from their home town, of course. Others

move because of a job. Some, though, think carefully about

the lifestyle they are looking for. It may be somewhere

affordable or a place with a vibrant arts and music scene. They

may want an iconic skyline or narrow cobbled streets and

small local shops. Would you prefer clean air or a bustling

cosmopolitan city?

Amazingly, whatever your tastes or desires, you may be

surprised to learn that Zurich, in Switzerland, has all these

things and more. That’s why, in many surveys, it comes first

in the list of best cities in Europe in which to live and is only

just behind Melbourne, Australia, as the best city in the whole

world. Better even than traditionally popular cities such as

Vancouver, Singapore and Montevideo.

Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city with a population of

about 400,000. However, 30 percent of the population were

born overseas so it is a very multicultural city. People from

abroad are attracted by the job opportunities, high salaries and

low rates of taxation, the world class schools and universities

and the overall high standard of living.

Of course, this is Switzerland so prices are high, and

finding affordable accommodation in the city centre may be

difficult. However, the city has excellent public transport and,

as it isn’t too sprawling, it is easy to get from one part of the

city to another quickly and comfortably. Therefore residents

can take advantage of lower accommodation costs further

from the centre.

Zurich is also a very green city with many parks and

breathtaking views of the Alps in the distance. Between the

city and the mountains there are lakes where you can swim,

sail or go kayaking in safety.

It should be no surprise that Zurich has some excellent

shops, which are modern and clean. There are also restaurants

to suit all tastes and budgets. Culture lovers will be impressed

by the huge variety of cultural institutions in the city including

opera, ballet, theatre, museums, art galleries and concert halls.

There are also attractions for young people with many clubs

and a thriving alternative music scene. Not many people

realise that Europe’s biggest techno event is held in Zurich as

is the Caliente Festival, the largest Latin cultural event on the

continent.

So, are there any drawbacks to living in the city at all?

Some parts of the city have a reputation for crime although the

levels are high only in comparison with the rest of the city. It

is still much safer than other big cities in Europe. Drivers also

complain that the roads are very congested but public transport

is so efficient that there is really no need to drive in the city at

all. In fact, traffic is slow because, unlike in other cities, trams,

cyclists and pedestrians are given priority over cars – making

life even easier for non-car drivers. That’s probably why the

percentage of the population who don’t have a car has risen

from 40 percent to 45 percent in the last decade.

All in all, you can find a great standard of life in Zurich.

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The price of restaurant food in the city means that only

the rich can afford to eat out.

A great place to live

What do you look for when deciding where to live? Many

people never move from their home town, of course. Others

move because of a job. Some, though, think carefully about

the lifestyle they are looking for. It may be somewhere

affordable or a place with a vibrant arts and music scene. They

may want an iconic skyline or narrow cobbled streets and

small local shops. Would you prefer clean air or a bustling

cosmopolitan city?

Amazingly, whatever your tastes or desires, you may be

surprised to learn that Zurich, in Switzerland, has all these

things and more. That’s why, in many surveys, it comes first

in the list of best cities in Europe in which to live and is only

just behind Melbourne, Australia, as the best city in the whole

world. Better even than traditionally popular cities such as

Vancouver, Singapore and Montevideo.

Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city with a population of

about 400,000. However, 30 percent of the population were

born overseas so it is a very multicultural city. People from

abroad are attracted by the job opportunities, high salaries and

low rates of taxation, the world class schools and universities

and the overall high standard of living.

Of course, this is Switzerland so prices are high, and

finding affordable accommodation in the city centre may be

difficult. However, the city has excellent public transport and,

as it isn’t too sprawling, it is easy to get from one part of the

city to another quickly and comfortably. Therefore residents

can take advantage of lower accommodation costs further

from the centre.

Zurich is also a very green city with many parks and

breathtaking views of the Alps in the distance. Between the

city and the mountains there are lakes where you can swim,

sail or go kayaking in safety.

It should be no surprise that Zurich has some excellent

shops, which are modern and clean. There are also restaurants

to suit all tastes and budgets. Culture lovers will be impressed

by the huge variety of cultural institutions in the city including

opera, ballet, theatre, museums, art galleries and concert halls.

There are also attractions for young people with many clubs

and a thriving alternative music scene. Not many people

realise that Europe’s biggest techno event is held in Zurich as

is the Caliente Festival, the largest Latin cultural event on the

continent.

So, are there any drawbacks to living in the city at all?

Some parts of the city have a reputation for crime although the

levels are high only in comparison with the rest of the city. It

is still much safer than other big cities in Europe. Drivers also

complain that the roads are very congested but public transport

is so efficient that there is really no need to drive in the city at

all. In fact, traffic is slow because, unlike in other cities, trams,

cyclists and pedestrians are given priority over cars – making

life even easier for non-car drivers. That’s probably why the

percentage of the population who don’t have a car has risen

from 40 percent to 45 percent in the last decade.

All in all, you can find a great standard of life in Zurich.

__________________________________________

There are more car owners in the city than non-car

owners.

A great place to live

What do you look for when deciding where to live? Many

people never move from their home town, of course. Others

move because of a job. Some, though, think carefully about

the lifestyle they are looking for. It may be somewhere

affordable or a place with a vibrant arts and music scene. They

may want an iconic skyline or narrow cobbled streets and

small local shops. Would you prefer clean air or a bustling

cosmopolitan city?

Amazingly, whatever your tastes or desires, you may be

surprised to learn that Zurich, in Switzerland, has all these

things and more. That’s why, in many surveys, it comes first

in the list of best cities in Europe in which to live and is only

just behind Melbourne, Australia, as the best city in the whole

world. Better even than traditionally popular cities such as

Vancouver, Singapore and Montevideo.

Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city with a population of

about 400,000. However, 30 percent of the population were

born overseas so it is a very multicultural city. People from

abroad are attracted by the job opportunities, high salaries and

low rates of taxation, the world class schools and universities

and the overall high standard of living.

Of course, this is Switzerland so prices are high, and

finding affordable accommodation in the city centre may be

difficult. However, the city has excellent public transport and,

as it isn’t too sprawling, it is easy to get from one part of the

city to another quickly and comfortably. Therefore residents

can take advantage of lower accommodation costs further

from the centre.

Zurich is also a very green city with many parks and

breathtaking views of the Alps in the distance. Between the

city and the mountains there are lakes where you can swim,

sail or go kayaking in safety.

It should be no surprise that Zurich has some excellent

shops, which are modern and clean. There are also restaurants

to suit all tastes and budgets. Culture lovers will be impressed

by the huge variety of cultural institutions in the city including

opera, ballet, theatre, museums, art galleries and concert halls.

There are also attractions for young people with many clubs

and a thriving alternative music scene. Not many people

realise that Europe’s biggest techno event is held in Zurich as

is the Caliente Festival, the largest Latin cultural event on the

continent.

So, are there any drawbacks to living in the city at all?

Some parts of the city have a reputation for crime although the

levels are high only in comparison with the rest of the city. It

is still much safer than other big cities in Europe. Drivers also

complain that the roads are very congested but public transport

is so efficient that there is really no need to drive in the city at

all. In fact, traffic is slow because, unlike in other cities, trams,

cyclists and pedestrians are given priority over cars – making

life even easier for non-car drivers. That’s probably why the

percentage of the population who don’t have a car has risen

from 40 percent to 45 percent in the last decade.

All in all, you can find a great standard of life in Zurich.

________________________________________

Some parts of Zurich are as dangerous as other big

European cities.

A great place to live

What do you look for when deciding where to live? Many

people never move from their home town, of course. Others

move because of a job. Some, though, think carefully about

the lifestyle they are looking for. It may be somewhere

affordable or a place with a vibrant arts and music scene. They

may want an iconic skyline or narrow cobbled streets and

small local shops. Would you prefer clean air or a bustling

cosmopolitan city?

Amazingly, whatever your tastes or desires, you may be

surprised to learn that Zurich, in Switzerland, has all these

things and more. That’s why, in many surveys, it comes first

in the list of best cities in Europe in which to live and is only

just behind Melbourne, Australia, as the best city in the whole

world. Better even than traditionally popular cities such as

Vancouver, Singapore and Montevideo.

Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city with a population of

about 400,000. However, 30 percent of the population were

born overseas so it is a very multicultural city. People from

abroad are attracted by the job opportunities, high salaries and

low rates of taxation, the world class schools and universities

and the overall high standard of living.

Of course, this is Switzerland so prices are high, and

finding affordable accommodation in the city centre may be

difficult. However, the city has excellent public transport and,

as it isn’t too sprawling, it is easy to get from one part of the

city to another quickly and comfortably. Therefore residents

can take advantage of lower accommodation costs further

from the centre.

Zurich is also a very green city with many parks and

breathtaking views of the Alps in the distance. Between the

city and the mountains there are lakes where you can swim,

sail or go kayaking in safety.

It should be no surprise that Zurich has some excellent

shops, which are modern and clean. There are also restaurants

to suit all tastes and budgets. Culture lovers will be impressed

by the huge variety of cultural institutions in the city including

opera, ballet, theatre, museums, art galleries and concert halls.

There are also attractions for young people with many clubs

and a thriving alternative music scene. Not many people

realise that Europe’s biggest techno event is held in Zurich as

is the Caliente Festival, the largest Latin cultural event on the

continent.

So, are there any drawbacks to living in the city at all?

Some parts of the city have a reputation for crime although the

levels are high only in comparison with the rest of the city. It

is still much safer than other big cities in Europe. Drivers also

complain that the roads are very congested but public transport

is so efficient that there is really no need to drive in the city at

all. In fact, traffic is slow because, unlike in other cities, trams,

cyclists and pedestrians are given priority over cars – making

life even easier for non-car drivers. That’s probably why the

percentage of the population who don’t have a car has risen

from 40 percent to 45 percent in the last decade.

All in all, you can find a great standard of life in Zurich.

_______________________________________________

Zurich is a ______

A great place to live

What do you look for when deciding where to live? Many

people never move from their home town, of course. Others

move because of a job. Some, though, think carefully about

the lifestyle they are looking for. It may be somewhere

affordable or a place with a vibrant arts and music scene. They

may want an iconic skyline or narrow cobbled streets and

small local shops. Would you prefer clean air or a bustling

cosmopolitan city?

Amazingly, whatever your tastes or desires, you may be

surprised to learn that Zurich, in Switzerland, has all these

things and more. That’s why, in many surveys, it comes first

in the list of best cities in Europe in which to live and is only

just behind Melbourne, Australia, as the best city in the whole

world. Better even than traditionally popular cities such as

Vancouver, Singapore and Montevideo.

Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city with a population of

about 400,000. However, 30 percent of the population were

born overseas so it is a very multicultural city. People from

abroad are attracted by the job opportunities, high salaries and

low rates of taxation, the world class schools and universities

and the overall high standard of living.

Of course, this is Switzerland so prices are high, and

finding affordable accommodation in the city centre may be

difficult. However, the city has excellent public transport and,

as it isn’t too sprawling, it is easy to get from one part of the

city to another quickly and comfortably. Therefore residents

can take advantage of lower accommodation costs further

from the centre.

Zurich is also a very green city with many parks and

breathtaking views of the Alps in the distance. Between the

city and the mountains there are lakes where you can swim,

sail or go kayaking in safety.

It should be no surprise that Zurich has some excellent

shops, which are modern and clean. There are also restaurants

to suit all tastes and budgets. Culture lovers will be impressed

by the huge variety of cultural institutions in the city including

opera, ballet, theatre, museums, art galleries and concert halls.

There are also attractions for young people with many clubs

and a thriving alternative music scene. Not many people

realise that Europe’s biggest techno event is held in Zurich as

is the Caliente Festival, the largest Latin cultural event on the

continent.

So, are there any drawbacks to living in the city at all?

Some parts of the city have a reputation for crime although the

levels are high only in comparison with the rest of the city. It

is still much safer than other big cities in Europe. Drivers also

complain that the roads are very congested but public transport

is so efficient that there is really no need to drive in the city at

all. In fact, traffic is slow because, unlike in other cities, trams,

cyclists and pedestrians are given priority over cars – making

life even easier for non-car drivers. That’s probably why the

percentage of the population who don’t have a car has risen

from 40 percent to 45 percent in the last decade.

All in all, you can find a great standard of life in Zurich.

___________________________________________

Zurich is a ________ city because of its parks.

A great place to live

What do you look for when deciding where to live? Many

people never move from their home town, of course. Others

move because of a job. Some, though, think carefully about

the lifestyle they are looking for. It may be somewhere

affordable or a place with a vibrant arts and music scene. They

may want an iconic skyline or narrow cobbled streets and

small local shops. Would you prefer clean air or a bustling

cosmopolitan city?

Amazingly, whatever your tastes or desires, you may be

surprised to learn that Zurich, in Switzerland, has all these

things and more. That’s why, in many surveys, it comes first

in the list of best cities in Europe in which to live and is only

just behind Melbourne, Australia, as the best city in the whole

world. Better even than traditionally popular cities such as

Vancouver, Singapore and Montevideo.

Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city with a population of

about 400,000. However, 30 percent of the population were

born overseas so it is a very multicultural city. People from

abroad are attracted by the job opportunities, high salaries and

low rates of taxation, the world class schools and universities

and the overall high standard of living.

Of course, this is Switzerland so prices are high, and

finding affordable accommodation in the city centre may be

difficult. However, the city has excellent public transport and,

as it isn’t too sprawling, it is easy to get from one part of the

city to another quickly and comfortably. Therefore residents

can take advantage of lower accommodation costs further

from the centre.

Zurich is also a very green city with many parks and

breathtaking views of the Alps in the distance. Between the

city and the mountains there are lakes where you can swim,

sail or go kayaking in safety.

It should be no surprise that Zurich has some excellent

shops, which are modern and clean. There are also restaurants

to suit all tastes and budgets. Culture lovers will be impressed

by the huge variety of cultural institutions in the city including

opera, ballet, theatre, museums, art galleries and concert halls.

There are also attractions for young people with many clubs

and a thriving alternative music scene. Not many people

realise that Europe’s biggest techno event is held in Zurich as

is the Caliente Festival, the largest Latin cultural event on the

continent.

So, are there any drawbacks to living in the city at all?

Some parts of the city have a reputation for crime although the

levels are high only in comparison with the rest of the city. It

is still much safer than other big cities in Europe. Drivers also

complain that the roads are very congested but public transport

is so efficient that there is really no need to drive in the city at

all. In fact, traffic is slow because, unlike in other cities, trams,

cyclists and pedestrians are given priority over cars – making

life even easier for non-car drivers. That’s probably why the

percentage of the population who don’t have a car has risen

from 40 percent to 45 percent in the last decade.

All in all, you can find a great standard of life in Zurich.

_____________________________________________

It is __________ to ravel around Zurick because the public transport is _________